“From micro mezcal den Cantina OK! to new suburb gems like Meadow in Cronulla, these are the best bars in Sydney right now. Sydney’s best bars range from micro mezcal mecca Cantina OK! to subterranean CBD wine bar Letra House and prohibition cocktail haunt Palmer & Co. Add boundary-pushing newcomers like Super 44 in Enmore and Cronulla’s Meadow, and you have a scene worth working through. Curated by Sitchu’s editors, this ever-evolving edit points you where to sip, whether you’re after gin, jazz or both.”

“The MUCHO Group are back once again with the opening of yet another bar called Super 44. This one is a seriously vibey margarita bar in Newtown, bringing their inventive takes on tequila to the Inner West crowd.”

“From intimate wine rooms and rooftop spritz spots to sultry late-night cocktail dens, Sydney’s bar scene is gearing up for a seriously exciting year. Whether you’re chasing exceptional wine lists, boundary-pushing cocktails or neighbourhood locals you’ll be visiting on repeat, these are the bar openings set to shape 2026. Trust us, your group chats are about to get busy.”

“Looking for a cool new drinking spot? These are the best new bars in Sydney to sip and be seen...”

“Keep the party going well after the sun goes down with our roundup of the best late-night bars in Sydney serving cocktails and good times.”